The tour in short
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Program with photos
Click on the different parts of the program to read the daily program.
PART 1
Day 1: Arrival in Paramaribo
We depart from Schiphol to Suriname and land at JAPengel airport in the afternoon, where our team is waiting for you. We then drive about 80 minutes to the Residence Hotel in Paramaribo.
Day 2: City Tour and History of Water and Land
To get used to the atmosphere, we start with a city tour of Paramaribo, visiting highlights such as Fort Zeelandia, the wooden Basilica, the Jewish Synagogue next to the Mosque, Independence Square, the wreck of the German ship 'the Goslar', and the market with visiting her exotic fruits and vegetables. Then we take a primitive tent boat across the Suriname and Commewijne rivers. We visit Rust en Werk plantation, Margaretha plantation and the open-air museum. We can spot dolphins at the place where the Suriname and Commewijne rivers meet. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 3: Nickerie
We leave Paramaribo for Nieuw-Nickerie in the North-West of Suriname around 8:00 am. Along the way we visit some historical places in the districts of Saramacca and Coronie. We arrive at the jetty of Akira Overwater Resort around 1:30 PM. We make a short stop in the town of Groningen, where we learn more about its history. Once in Nickerie we board the boat to Bigi Pan, where we stay for 2 nights at the Akira Overwater Resort. In the evening we go bird watching and caimans. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 4: Bigi Pan
The morning starts early with a coffee or tea moment on your balcony at 5:30 am. Around 6:00 am you can see the birds leaving their roost, a special moment to spot the colored Ibises and Egrets! After breakfast you are free to do activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming or just relax. Later in the day we take a birding trip to watch the birds fly back to their roost. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
PART 2
Day 5: Bigi Pan to Paramaribo
After two nights we leave the Bigi Pan nature reserve after breakfast. We sail back to Nickerie for a city tour, visiting the market and the sea wall. After lunch we leave for Paramaribo and along the way we stop at places such as Wageningen and Coronie. We return to Paramaribo around 6 p.m. with a wealth of experiences. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Dag 6: Avondtuur op Fredberg
Na een korte bespreking van het programma en een kopje koffie of thee, is het tijd om te vertrekken. Je stapt in de auto richting de ongerepte jungle en zal, afhankelijk van het aantal tussenstops, ongeveer 4 uur onderweg zijn. Je komt eerst aan in het basiskamp, waar je tijd hebt om even te zwemmen en te eten. Trek je jungle kleding aan, want het is tijd om de Fredberg te bedwingen. Je wandelt zo'n 3 à 4 uur door de ongerepte jungle voordat je de top van de berg bereikt. Het is een tocht die voor iedereen met een normale conditie goed te doen is. Eenmaal op de top van de berg is het puur genieten. Het uitzicht is prachtig en met een douche en keuken zijn de nodige faciliteiten voor een goede nacht aanwezig. Geniet van de zonsondergang en de sterrenhemel op deze bijzondere plek voordat je gaat slapen.
Dag 7: Mooie zonsopkomst en slapen in een grot
Spring vandaag vroeg uit je hangmat voor een van de mooiste zonsopkomsten in Suriname. Van bovenaf zie je als het ware de jungle ontwaken, met het geluid van brulapen en prachtige vogels zoals ara's die voorbijvliegen. De kok zorgt voor een stevig ontbijt, zodat je de dag met genoeg energie tegemoet gaat. Vandaag ga je de jungle nog verder verkennen en slaap je helemaal back to basic in grotten in de jungle achter de Fredberg. De gids neemt je via de andere kant van de berg mee richting de zeldzame oranje rotshanen en misschien spot je onderweg nog verschillende apensoorten. Je krijgt uitleg over diverse plantensoorten en leert hoe je kunt overleven in de jungle. Je slaapt in een zelfgemaakt kampje in je hangmat in een grot.In de ochtend maken we een tocht naar de Moedervallen, een prachtige wandeling door de natuur, gevolgd door een verfrissende duik in de koelere wateren van de Coppename rivier. Ontbijt, lunch en diner zijn inbegrepen.
PART 3
Dag 8: Terug naar het basiskamp
After an exciting night it is time to walk a bit through the jungle. After the jungle tour you return to the base camp, where it is time to relax. An extensive lunch is ready with ice-cold drinks. Tonight you will sleep in a comfortable bed and you will no longer need your hammock. You can fish, sail and at high tide you can even dive into the water with a real Tarzan swing. In the evening you will go out again with a guide to spot nocturnal animals. The evenings often end by the campfire.
Dag 9: Terug naar Paramaribo
If you haven't had enough of the jungle yet, you can go out again with your guide to see more animals. If you just want to swim and sunbathe on the last day, there is certainly room for that. After lunch it is time to pack your things and drive back to Paramaribo.
Day 10: Palumeu
From Zorg en Hoop airport we fly to the airstrip near the Indian village of Palumeu in about 75 minutes. Upon arrival we are welcomed by the local staff. A special experience awaits us far in the south of Suriname. Jungle Lodge Palumeu, located in the residential area of the Trio and Wajana Indians, more than an hour's flight from Paramaribo. Here we meet the original inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest and their harmonious way of life with nature. The comfortable jungle lodges offer beautiful views of the river. Fascinating boat trips and walks through the unique Amazon rainforest complete this experience. After dinner, the program for the next day is discussed and we gain more insight into the residents of the village. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
PART 4
Day 11: Palumeu
Today you start exploring the tropical rainforest. Early in the morning you sail on the river to silently experience the awakening nature. Breakfast may take place in peace and quiet on the boat or at a beautiful spot along the river. Then you go to the start of the forest path to Pothill, a granite hill that you can walk to at the end of the path. Along the way and during the canoe trip on the Tapanahony River you may see different bird species, such as macaws, parrots and toucans. You might even spot monkeys or an otter. From the top of the Pothill you can enjoy a beautiful view over the jungle. Lunch is back in Palumeu. After lunch you will explore a forest trail in search of birds, possibly including caimans, and visit the forest lands where the Indians grow their crops. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 12: Mabuka Falls
After breakfast you will go by canoe to the Mabuka Falls for a forest walk with information about local flora and fauna. The surroundings provide an unforgettable barbecue lunch. At sunset, your guide will take you for a river ride to enjoy the nighttime sounds of the jungle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 13: Palumeu
In the morning the guide will take you on a jungle tour.
You will learn more about the flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest. In the afternoon you can swim or enjoy the peace and tranquility of the tropical rainforest from a hammock
lunch and dinner included today
Day 14: Palumeu to Paramaribo
In the morning you will take an extensive village walk where you can buy traditional handmade crafts. After lunch you will leave for Zorg en Hoop airport in Paramaribo, where a van will take you back to your hotel. Here you still have time to explore the city. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 15: free day in Paramaribo
breakfast included today
Day 16: Departure to Schiphol, Netherlands
Enjoy a few more hours of Paramaribo, maybe buy some souvenirs or relax on the waterfront, before it's time to leave. After noon the bus will take you to the airport for the overnight flight to the Netherlands. Breakfast is included.
Day 17: Arrival at Schiphol
Welcome back to Schiphol, your home base!
The journey on the map
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Practical information
Please note that all tours are subject to weather conditions, including travel times and daily program or sequence.
Included
- Airport transfer and, where necessary, for group relocation
- Overnight stay at Recidence inn Anton Drachterweg in Paramaribo
- simple lodges in certain places
- Dutch travel guidance
- All entrance fees, nature contribution and local taxes
- all meals as indicated in the schedule
- breakfast 15x, lunch 11x, dinner 8x
- unlimited water during the trip
- international flight to and from Suriname
- domestic flight
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Minimum group size (or with single supplement)
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